Antique Australian 9ct Gold Seed Pearl Cross Circa 1905
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Charming and poignant piece of early Australian jewellery by Duggin, Shappere and Co (1896-1932).
Charming and poignant piece of early Australian jewellery by Duggin, Shappere and Co (1896-1932).
Modelled as a crucifix in 9ct rose gold which has been ‘bloomed’ to give a rich matte yellow gold finish.
History of Blooming
Blooming, a popular finishing technique for karat gold jewellery from 1870 to 1890, was first documented in 1853. The means for creating a bloom finish involved dipping a gold item into a boiling mixture of hydrochloric acid (muriatic acid), saltpeter (potassium nitrate), salt and water. This process burned off any alloys on the surface resulting in an alloy-free, thin layer of soft, pure gold on the item.
Hallmarked with Duggin, Shappere and Co.’s iconic symbol of a vertical ‘Anchor’, 9 and the Manufacturing Jewellers Association of Victorias’ guarantee mark of a ‘Wheatsheaf’.
This finely made early piece of Australiana by one of our renowned early jewellery firms is a little heirloom in the making!
Our Antique 9ct Rose Gold Long Chain Circa 1900 featured in the photos is available separately. Click here to view.
Our Antique 9ct Rose Gold Long Chain Circa 1900 featured in the photos is available separately. Click here to view.
STONES
Seed Pearl
MEASUREMENTS
3.5cm x 2.6cm. With out bale
WEIGHT
2.45 Grams
MARKS
‘Anchor’ / 9 / ‘Wheatsheaf’ M.J.A guarantee mark
CONDITION
Very very good antique condition. Blooming is lovely and matte. Seed pearls are original and no re-gluing. No dents nor dings.
